Straubing
Straubing (pronounced [ˈʃtʁaʊ̯.bɪŋ] ⓘ; Central Bavarian: Strauwing) is an independent city in Lower Bavaria, southern Germany. It is seat of the district of Straubing-Bogen. Annually in August the Gäubodenvolksfest, the second largest fair in Bavaria, is held.
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Location of Straubing | |
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| Coordinates: 48°53′N 12°34′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Niederbayern |
| District | Urban district |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2020–26) | Markus Pannermayr (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.58 km2 (26.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 49,164 |
| • Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 94301–94315 |
| Dialling codes | 09421 |
| Vehicle registration | SR |
| Website | www.straubing.de |
The city is located on the Danube forming the centre of the Gäuboden.
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